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UK Government's £4.2 Million Foreign Visa Bill Sparks Controversy
The UK government spent £566,000 on foreign employee visas in the first eight months after the July 2024 election, with the Department of Work and Pensions accounting for the largest share (£368,655), and is projected to spend £4.2 million by 2029.
UK Government's £4.2 Million Foreign Visa Bill Sparks Controversy
The UK government spent £566,000 on foreign employee visas in the first eight months after the July 2024 election, with the Department of Work and Pensions accounting for the largest share (£368,655), and is projected to spend £4.2 million by 2029.
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60% Bias Score
Labour Faces Revolt Amidst Record Reform Poll Surge
YouGov polls show the Reform party at 29%, seven points ahead of Labour (22%) and the Tories (17%), following Labour's significant losses in local elections and a by-election, sparking internal debate and pressure on Keir Starmer over the means-tested winter fuel allowance.
Labour Faces Revolt Amidst Record Reform Poll Surge
YouGov polls show the Reform party at 29%, seven points ahead of Labour (22%) and the Tories (17%), following Labour's significant losses in local elections and a by-election, sparking internal debate and pressure on Keir Starmer over the means-tested winter fuel allowance.
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56% Bias Score
NSW ICAC Investigates Alleged Corruption in School Building Contracts
The NSW ICAC is investigating Anthony Manning, former head of the Department of Education's school building unit, for allegedly awarding \$1.7 million in contracts to friends without competitive bidding and taking reprisal actions against staff; the unit spent over \$344 million on contingent worker...
NSW ICAC Investigates Alleged Corruption in School Building Contracts
The NSW ICAC is investigating Anthony Manning, former head of the Department of Education's school building unit, for allegedly awarding \$1.7 million in contracts to friends without competitive bidding and taking reprisal actions against staff; the unit spent over \$344 million on contingent worker...
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44% Bias Score
NHS Eye Care Firms' £169m Profit Equals That of 100 PFI Hospital Contracts
Five private firms providing NHS eye care in England made £169 million in profit during 2023-24, equal to the profit from 100 PFI hospital contracts, prompting calls for profit caps to curb excessive profiteering.
NHS Eye Care Firms' £169m Profit Equals That of 100 PFI Hospital Contracts
Five private firms providing NHS eye care in England made £169 million in profit during 2023-24, equal to the profit from 100 PFI hospital contracts, prompting calls for profit caps to curb excessive profiteering.
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56% Bias Score
UK Teacher Recruitment Target Unlikely to be Met
The UK government's plan to hire 6,500 more teachers in England by the end of parliament is unlikely to succeed, warns the National Audit Office, due to rising secondary school enrollment and a broader teacher shortage, particularly impacting further education colleges.
UK Teacher Recruitment Target Unlikely to be Met
The UK government's plan to hire 6,500 more teachers in England by the end of parliament is unlikely to succeed, warns the National Audit Office, due to rising secondary school enrollment and a broader teacher shortage, particularly impacting further education colleges.
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52% Bias Score
Doge's $160 Billion in Claimed US Savings: A Lack of Evidence
Elon Musk's "Doge" department claims over $160 billion in US government savings; however, BBC Verify found that less than half of the itemized savings are supported by evidence, with some figures appearing to be significantly overstated.
Doge's $160 Billion in Claimed US Savings: A Lack of Evidence
Elon Musk's "Doge" department claims over $160 billion in US government savings; however, BBC Verify found that less than half of the itemized savings are supported by evidence, with some figures appearing to be significantly overstated.
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32% Bias Score
NHS Reaches Maximum Affordable Funding Level
NHS England's chief executive, Sir Jim Mackey, announced that the NHS has reached its maximum affordable funding level, signaling no substantial funding increases are expected due to tight public finances; this comes as public satisfaction with the NHS is at a mere 21%.
NHS Reaches Maximum Affordable Funding Level
NHS England's chief executive, Sir Jim Mackey, announced that the NHS has reached its maximum affordable funding level, signaling no substantial funding increases are expected due to tight public finances; this comes as public satisfaction with the NHS is at a mere 21%.
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44% Bias Score
EU Recovery Fund Shows Weaknesses in Performance, Accountability
The European Court of Auditors finds the EU's €650 billion Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) lacks transparency and accountability, with 42% of funds disbursed while only 28% of milestones were completed by end-2024, raising concerns about future EU borrowing instruments.
EU Recovery Fund Shows Weaknesses in Performance, Accountability
The European Court of Auditors finds the EU's €650 billion Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) lacks transparency and accountability, with 42% of funds disbursed while only 28% of milestones were completed by end-2024, raising concerns about future EU borrowing instruments.
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28% Bias Score
France's €1 Billion Question: Funding Unproven Medical Practices
France's public health insurance system now covers non-conventional medical practices, costing nearly €1 billion in 2023, despite a lack of scientific evidence supporting their effectiveness, raising concerns about cost and potential public misinformation.
France's €1 Billion Question: Funding Unproven Medical Practices
France's public health insurance system now covers non-conventional medical practices, costing nearly €1 billion in 2023, despite a lack of scientific evidence supporting their effectiveness, raising concerns about cost and potential public misinformation.
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60% Bias Score
Greece Projects 2.3% Economic Growth in 2025 Amidst Fiscal Reforms
Greece's 2025 economic progress report projects a 2.3% growth rate, driven by increased investments and consumption, while also forecasting a reduction in inflation and public debt, supported by fiscal measures totaling €1.3 billion and tax reforms exceeding €2 billion in increased annual revenue.
Greece Projects 2.3% Economic Growth in 2025 Amidst Fiscal Reforms
Greece's 2025 economic progress report projects a 2.3% growth rate, driven by increased investments and consumption, while also forecasting a reduction in inflation and public debt, supported by fiscal measures totaling €1.3 billion and tax reforms exceeding €2 billion in increased annual revenue.
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52% Bias Score
France Considers Eliminating Social Housing, Shifting Funds to Homeownership
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin and others propose redirecting billions of euros from social housing towards zero-interest home loans, potentially impacting 10.5 million people currently residing in social housing, despite a housing shortage and increasing vulnerability of residents.
France Considers Eliminating Social Housing, Shifting Funds to Homeownership
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin and others propose redirecting billions of euros from social housing towards zero-interest home loans, potentially impacting 10.5 million people currently residing in social housing, despite a housing shortage and increasing vulnerability of residents.
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64% Bias Score
France Announces €3.1 Billion in Budget Cuts for 2025
The French government announced €3.1 billion in budget cuts for 2025, impacting various ministries including Ecology (€549.6 million), Economy (€517.7 million), Research (€493.3 million), and Agriculture (€140 million), to meet deficit targets amidst a revised 0.7% growth forecast and geopolitical u...
France Announces €3.1 Billion in Budget Cuts for 2025
The French government announced €3.1 billion in budget cuts for 2025, impacting various ministries including Ecology (€549.6 million), Economy (€517.7 million), Research (€493.3 million), and Agriculture (€140 million), to meet deficit targets amidst a revised 0.7% growth forecast and geopolitical u...
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44% Bias Score
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